Sounds reasonable. I can't imagine what the d7ks must've sounded like

Quote: Can I just say, it has been a crazy month!  I wound up ordering the HE-400s, w/ velours and they were great.  Everything you mentioned about them since getting them, became more abundantly clear when I put them on.  It was a whole lot more open(as far as sound leaking blaring from...

So for speed, the E17 is "tiny bit softer in kick but really good overall" in comparison to the O2. Ok, that makes sense. Thanks for taking the time to answer

Hey guys. I'm new to this world of headphone amps. Appreciate these kind of posts, so thank you for that and job well done. Noob question: under the O2s speed, transparency, and sound stage you said "reference". What does that mean as far as speed, transparency, and soundstage goes?

O.o so I guess it's between the e17 and the o2 then. Good to know, thanks!

Also, thanks for the amp recommendations. The O2 seems like a good choice at a reasonable price. Also it doesn't seem too terribly big either, which is nice

That seems logical and I certainly don't want to get to the point of buying, and selling, just cuz I find something that may or may not be "better". Anything at this point will be better than what I've tried thus far. I do game a lot, so that amp may not be ideal. I'll have to do more research...

I should have specified, but I'm actually waiting for my HE-400s to arrive. Can't wait. I do plan on using it with my computer aswell. Perhaps I'll have to deal the e11 or e17 battery nonsense. How's the battery life?

Thats actually very good to know. Are the Fiio all like that? I'd rather not have to deal with batteries dying if there are other options just as good amp wise

How was the burn in with the HE400? Did the sound change all that much? Just finally ordered a pair, wondering what to expect

Well after fighting within myself, I finally ordered the HE400s with velour, and an E11. Very excited and nervous at the same time. I'm sure they will be better than the two I've experienced(px3 and a50). $400 better? Perhaps. I look forward to hearing what a real set of headphones sound like...

So for use with a Mic the do require another amp huh? Well, will any one do? E10, e11?

Honestly I'm into immersion aswell, coming from having A50s a week ago, I believe CAL would be worlds better as far as immersion goes. A50s did nothing for me. Sadly, I thought my older PX3s were better for immersion than the A50s. But I also don't believe they were made for that crowd anyway...

Well that's reassuring. I hope they don't jam up against my glasses. That's my biggest issue as far as comfort. I'm glad to hear the new headset is getting better and better tho :D

I remember you mentioning synthetic epiphany before and honestly I have never heard of chillstep before. But I will check it out! On a side note, I looked up the he400s and it looks like I can fill them up with water and use them as swimming pools they seem so big. I have a pretty small head and...

Ah ok that all makes sense. I suppose that's what makes bass emphasized headphones seem so appealing. They make things sound intense all the time. For some headphones that's gotta wear out it's welcome at some point

I can see what you mean. To me, I suppose emulating "natural", would be not having so much emphasis on bass anyway as it doesn't really seem to be as prevalent on a day to day basis unless something happens and calls for it. As long as it's there when it's demanded(situation calls for it). Then...

Hm, well I certainly have some more to consider now. I'll wait for your final thoughts. I understand you want some more time. Thanks for the small personal preview

So they're that good huh? And your sense of immersion was relatively untouched compared to say the pro 900 or 990 premiums? Didn't feel like you lost were missing out on anything the other two could provide? Ambience and such?

Hey guys, long time lurker, first time poster here.  One, I'd like to thank MLE for beginning this thread as it's very informative for n00bs(like me) and vets alike, and for those others helping aswell. Two, long story short, two cans later I realized that I much rather fun over competitive...